Send Guests Their Door Code Exactly 24 Hours Before Check-In
Send codes too early and they get lost; too late and guests panic. Automatically send each guest their entry code and directions exactly 24 hours before arrival.
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Track Upcoming Check-Ins
Add a
Schedule Triggerhourly and aCodenode finding stays starting in ~24 hours. - 2
Generate or Fetch the Code
Add a step pulling the door code (or creating a stay-specific one on a smart lock).
- 3
Send the Arrival Pack
Add a
Twilionode with the code, address pin, parking note and WiFi. - 4
Log the Send
Add a step marking the stay so codes aren't re-sent.
- 5
Activate and Test
Activate the workflow with a test booking tomorrow. Confirm the pack arrives on time.
Frequently asked questions
Why exactly 24 hours?
Close enough to be top-of-inbox on arrival day, early enough for planning — the sweet spot hosts converge on.
Stay-specific codes?
With a smart lock API, generate a unique code per stay that expires at checkout — better security, zero effort.
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